€€€ Taberna do Valentim (258 827 505. Rua Monsenhor Daniel Machado, 180; closed on Sundays.). An open door signals fresh fish, straight off the boat. Don’t miss the excellent caldeirada (fish casserole). One of the best fish restaurants in the north of Portugal.

VIANA MAR

€ Viana Mar (258 823 032. Avenida dos Combatentes, 201/203, closed on Sundays.) This was the first restaurant in Viana do Castelo. The décor has a sea theme and there is background music. Try the Antiga Viana salted codfish.